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J8 RWR

1991 Tvr V8S

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,769 mi
Last recorded75,769 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Tvr V8S57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 RWR
MakeTvr
ModelV8S
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,036 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,831 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,167 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in inner side walls

Fail 27 Sep 2016 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in inner side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,097 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,728 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,727 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,214 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 69,360 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 68,685 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr V8S?

Based on 2,227 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
506
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
position lamp(s) not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
Headlamp aim too low 31
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J8 RWR is a 1991 Tvr V8S in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Tvr V8S models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 57,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr V8S fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 RWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr V8S typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Tvr V8S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 RWR registered?

J8 RWR is a 1991 Tvr V8S, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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